This was kastking number three. Looks great. Smooth reeling and casting. Great value for the money. I like the bait feeder function as I sometimes catch larger Gulf fish and this reel gives them more oportunity to devour bait. The 5000 size is perfect for inshore and offshore fishing and its a quality Kastking reel.

I recently took a trip to the Canary Islands and decided to pack light, opting for the KastKing Sharky 3 baitcaster paired with the KastKing Valiant Eagle Passage travel rod. With limited luggage space, this combo was perfect. The rod breaks down into multiple pieces, making it easy to pack without needing an oversized rod tube, and I didn’t have to worry about extra baggage fees.The Valiant Eagle Passage travel rod impressed me with its strength and sturdiness, despite its compact size. It has a solid construction that held up well under various fishing conditions. I used it for a few days of fishing, and it handled everything from casting in the surf to reeling in fish with ease. The sensitivity of the rod was great, allowing me to feel subtle bites and changes in the water, which made it effective for targeting a variety of species.Paired with the Sharky 3 baitcaster reel, the combo offered a smooth, reliable fishing experience. The Sharky 3 features a smooth drag system and solid build, making it capable of handling bigger fish without skipping a beat. It was easy to adjust and offered great performance throughout the trip. The reel's performance paired perfectly with the travel rod, providing the ideal balance of power and precision.After this trip, this setup is now my go-to travel rod and reel. The convenience of having a rod that breaks down into multiple pieces and a reel that provides consistent, smooth action makes it ideal for travel. No more oversized rod tubes or extra fees. This combo is strong, reliable, and compact—everything you need for a hassle-free fishing experience on the go.

Update 12/28/19: Something shifted in the back of my truck and this reel snapped off the rod it was on, right at the reel stem. Now, I am probably going to order it again but I might wait and see if they come out with a new version that fixes the flex issues. I still recommend it for the money but beware that it is weak at the stem. It is my fault the reel broke, but thats what you get when you buy a plastic reel.Update 5/4/19: So far so good. Reel performed well during the Spring striper run here in the northeast as a bait reel. I have not dunked the reel but it has been sprayed heavily on jetties and in the surf. With a light freshwater rinse afterward the reel has been just fine. For sixty bucks with the baitrunner feature you could do a lot worse IMO. I am considering ordering a second.I bought this reel because I wanted to try a liveliner/baitfeeder dual drag reel for throwing bait but did not want to take the plunge on a Shimano Baitrunner just yet. I bought these reel to do double duty as a catfish reel and inshore reel for stripers and bluefish. I have used it on four outings since getting it in the mail and it has performed as I would expect for a sixty dollar reel. I'll try to update my review somwhere down the line. Here are my observations for what it's worth.Size: I have the "6000" which is the largest size they offer. It is about the size of my Penn Slammer 5500. I would say it's about a 5000 size reel from most manufacturers. Gimmicky marketing, but ok. Why not just call it what it is?Fit and Finish: It's plastic. Yup made out of plastic but it's nice, it feels nice anyway. My copy had no flaws or defects from the factory. Heard horror stories about sharp edges around the anodized lip of the bail--- not so on mine. For a cheapo reel I'd say the finish is dang worth the money.Drag: I have caught about ten fish on it so far to around ten to twelve pounds. The reel performed very well. When fishing a pier with the rod just leaning up against the railing the secondary drag is a very nice thing to have. I can turn my back on the rod and know it's more than likely not going to get pulled over because the fish can run with the bait. The main drag felt great on the small sample I have to review from. There's a video online of a guy in UAE fighting Barracuda and Trevale with it no sweat... I think it's fine. Again I will update down the road.Line Capacity: I dunno sorry, was not paying attention. I spooled it off a 600ish yard spool of 30 lb Kast King Superpower Braid (wanted to get the full KK experience lol). I would imagine it's a tad overstated or on point. All manufacturers do that, including on my Slammer which was 3X+ the price. They give you a second spool for FREE. FREE. That is awesome. The second spool may just be intended for mono but you could rig it up with braid with a little tape or backing. That's a major plus for me to have the second spool because nobody likes having to leave early say if you get spooled by a ray/shark or experience line problems. The line lay on my copy was fair. It is not perfect but it is not lopsided either. Again, sixty dollars....Saltwater Worthiness: This reel is supposed to be designed to withstand saltwater but I would not bet my sixty bucks on it, meaning I would not dunk it. Take care of your equipment and it will take care of you. It's not designed for that level of abuse. I fish off piers and jetties with it.Important Notes: Reel flex at the rod seat area. I knew about this going in and still bought it because I don't anticipate fighting gigantic fish with it (although I'm sure it would be fine). Believe the hype, it is a real issue (puns....). When I put the reel on a rod I can push down with force and make the reel move toward the rod. They need to fortify the stem a little better. That being said, I accidentally hook into rays sometimes while hunting other fish. If it breaks, I'll comment back. It doesn't really cause me much concern. It's a sixty dollar reel and to me the pros of the reel outweigh the cons.In Sum: Smooth reel out of the box. Fit and finish on mine was pretty great for the money. Drag systems work well. Reel flex is a legit issue and the stem needs fortification but that would probably drive up the cost. If it snaps off I'll be sure to update my review. Until then I'll be enjoying the reel. For my money, this reel allows me to try something normally only available on more expensive reels at a fraction of the cost. I think it's worth the money I paid for it.

Ottimo mulinello con sfrizionamento posteriore a leva che per il tipo di pesca che faccio trovo molto comodo. Testato per le trote in cava di taglia da 1Kg in su e va alla grandeIl pacco comprende anche la doppia bobina che non fa mai male...robosto, arrivato in tempo e imballato molto bene

Preislich ist die Kastking natürlich super!Rolle rollt einwandfrei die Schnur ab und wieder auf.Die Bremse funktioniert einwandfrei.-Ich hatte noch nicht genug Zeit die Rollte ausgiebig zu testen, die bisherigen Angelausflüge hat sie aber mit Bravur bestanden und mir einen kleinen 3Kg Karpfen an Land gezaubert.

justo lo que buscaba, supero mis expectativas ,ahora a tirar muchos xargos fuera jejeje,que con el equipo que tengo esto ya lo completa

Bought this as my Grauvell Zeus Z5000 started failing on me, I wanted a slightly smaller reel than the Zeus so I decided on this because off previous reviews. I was a bit worried about what the quality would be like because off the price but this kastking is as good as it better than any other reel I have bought, well designed and made, extremely smooth casting. Money well spent

it already Broken ( Reel up Carp fishing the Gear slipping/ have no Dragging )